COURSE SYLLABUS
Solidification Processing, 3 credits
Stelningsprocesser, 3 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2024
| Course Code: | TSPS22 |
| Confirmed by: | Dean Mar 1, 2022 |
| Valid From: | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Version: | 1 |
| Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Technology |
| Subject group: | MA2 |
| Specialised in: | A1F |
| Main field of study: | Product Development |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
After a successful course, the student shall:
Knowledge and understanding
• Fundamental understanding of microstructure development during solidification
• Knowledge about the effects of composition and cooling rate on microstructure
• Knowledge about how microstructure can be controlled and altered by trace level additions such as inoculation
• Knowledge about the effects of composition and cooling rate on microstructure
• Knowledge about how microstructure can be controlled and altered by trace level additions such as inoculation
Skills and abilities
• Ability to calculate and discuss in details the formation of various solidification microstructures in relation to the phase diagram
Judgement and approach
• Ability to suggest methods to improve the microstructure and performance of cast metals
Contents
The formation of microstructure during solidification, mechanisms and impact of altered solidification conditions. The fundamental mechanisms of solidification including nucleation, primary phase growth, eutectics and peritectics. Furthermore, the mushy zone and its properties are discussed in relation to the formation of casting defects. Real-life examples of inoculation/grain refinement and modification of aluminium alloys and cast irons are described in detail.
The course includes the following elements:
1. Homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation
2. Interface stability
3. Constitutional undercooling
4. Primary phase growth
5. Eutectics
6. Peritectics
7. Mushy zone characteristics and its importance for casting defects
8. Grain refinement and modification of aluminium
9. Cast iron - solidification characteristics, microstructures and control
The course includes the following elements:
1. Homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation
2. Interface stability
3. Constitutional undercooling
4. Primary phase growth
5. Eutectics
6. Peritectics
7. Mushy zone characteristics and its importance for casting defects
8. Grain refinement and modification of aluminium
9. Cast iron - solidification characteristics, microstructures and control
Type of instruction
Recorded lectures. Discussion sessions and tutorials for the quizzes and examination.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
Passed courses at least 90 credits within the major subject Mechanical Engineering, 15 credits Mathematics, and completed course in Microstructural Engineering, 7,5 credits and Thermodynamics, 7,5 credits, proof of English proficiency is required (or the equivalent).
Examination and grades
The course is graded 5,4,3 or Fail.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | 1 credit | U/G |
| Examination1 | 2 credits | 5/4/3/U |
Course literature
Literature
The literature listfor the course willl be provided eight weeks before the course starts.
Kurz and Fischer, Fundamentals of Solidification, Trans-Tech Publications
Selected publications will be made available during the course, or retrieved from the library.
Kurz and Fischer, Fundamentals of Solidification, Trans-Tech Publications
Selected publications will be made available during the course, or retrieved from the library.
Content updated 2015-06-24
